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History in Slow German

Welcome to ”History in Slow German” the podcast that delves into significant events of world history, all presented in slow, clear German. If you’re learning German and want to explore both the language and historical narratives, this is the perfect podcast for you! In this podcast series, we explore key moments and pivotal turning points that have left a lasting impact on the world we know today. From dramatic events in ancient history to the political upheavals of the 20th century, we take you on a captivating journey through history. Our episodes are designed with German learners in mind. We speak at a deliberate pace and provide explanations for specialized vocabulary to ensure that you comprehend every moment. Immerse yourself in the past, improve your German language skills, and discover how historical events have shaped our world. Subscribe to ”History in Slow German” now, and get ready to experience history in a whole new way.

Episodes

#229 The First Winter Olympics

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of the first Winter Olympics, an event that marked the beginning of a global celebration of winter sports and set the stage for some of the most thrilling athletic competitions in history. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 06, 20254 minEp. 228

#228 Nikola Tesla

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor and visionary whose ideas shaped the modern world, from alternating current to wireless energy transmission. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 04, 20254 minEp. 227

#227 Marcus Aurelius

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and philosophy of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor known as the last of the Five Good Emperors and the author of one of history’s most influential philosophical works, the Meditations. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Apr 02, 20254 minEp. 226

#226 The Domestication of the Cat

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of how the wild feline became the beloved domestic cat we know today. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 31, 20254 minEp. 225

#225 Mahatma Ghandi

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of India’s nonviolent independence movement and a global symbol of peace and resistance. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 26, 20254 minEp. 224

#224 The Egyptian Temples of Abu Simbel

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating story of Abu Simbel, the monumental temple complex built by Pharaoh Ramses II and saved from the rising waters of the Nile in the 20th century. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 05, 20254 minEp. 223

#223 The History of Cannibalism

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of cannibalism, a practice as old as humanity itself, shrouded in taboo, survival, and ritual. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 03, 20254 minEp. 222

#222 Pericles the Greek Political and Military Leader

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Pericles, the influential Athenian statesman who shaped the Golden Age of Athens and helped lay the foundations of Western democracy. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Mar 01, 20254 minEp. 221

#221 The Gulf of Mexico

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore the rich history of the Gulf of Mexico, a body of water that has significantly influenced the cultures and economies of the surrounding regions. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 27, 20254 minEp. 220

#220 Catal Hüyük the first City of History

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the fascinating history of Çatalhöyük, one of the earliest known cities in human history and a key site for understanding early urban life. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 25, 20254 minEp. 219

#219 The SAS against Rommel in Arica

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the daring operations of the British Special Air Service (SAS) against the formidable German general Erwin Rommel in North Africa during World War II. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 22, 20254 minEp. 218

#218 The Invention of the Phone

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the invention of the telephone, a revolutionary device that transformed global communication and connected the world like never before. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 21, 20254 minEp. 217

#217 The White Rose

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the White Rose, a student-led resistance group in Nazi Germany that risked everything to stand up against Hitler’s regime through acts of peaceful defiance. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 19, 20254 minEp. 216

#216 El Chapo gets arrested

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the dramatic capture of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious Mexican drug lord and leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, whose arrest marked one of the most significant moments in the global fight against drug trafficking. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 17, 20254 minEp. 215

#215 Mount Suribachi

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the significance of Mount Suribachi, the site of one of the most iconic moments of World War II—the raising of the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 14, 20254 minEp. 214

#214 Eleanor of Aquitaine

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful and influential women of the Middle Ages, who was both Queen of France and Queen of England. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 12, 20254 minEp. 213

#213 Walt Disney

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Walt Disney, the visionary creator of some of the most beloved stories and characters in entertainment history, and the man behind the global phenomenon of Disney. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 07, 20255 minEp. 212

#212 Earnest Hemmingway

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and work of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, known for his distinctive style, adventurous life, and lasting impact on literature. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 05, 20255 minEp. 211

#211 Princess Diana

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll explore the life and legacy of Princess Diana, an icon of compassion, grace, and humanitarianism, whose tragic death left an indelible mark on the world. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 04, 20255 minEp. 210

#210 The NYC Skywalkers

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the story of the New York City skywalkers, the daring Mohawk ironworkers who helped shape the iconic skyline of New York City and beyond. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Feb 02, 20255 minEp. 209

#209 Munich Terrorist Attacks 1972

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the tragic events of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, where the world witnessed one of the darkest moments in sports history — a terrorist attack that forever changed the way we view global events. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 31, 20255 minEp. 208

#208 Tupac Shakur

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, one of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of hip-hop, whose music and activism continue to resonate long after his untimely death. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 29, 20255 minEp. 207

HISG 207 The Black Power Salute

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the Black Power Salute, a defining moment in sports and civil rights history that shocked the world and became a powerful symbol of resistance and equality. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 28, 20254 minEp. 206

HISG 206 Elvis Presley

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, who revolutionized music, broke cultural barriers, and remains an icon decades after his passing. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 26, 20254 minEp. 205

HISG 205 Camp David

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history and significance of Camp David, a secluded retreat in the wooded mountains of Maryland that has served as a backdrop for some of the most pivotal moments in American and international diplomacy. h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 24, 20253 minEp. 204

HISG 204 Jimmy Carter

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and a man whose post-presidency remains one of the most admired in modern history. Let's get started! h ttps://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Jan 22, 20254 minEp. 203

#203 Mata Hari

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll delve into the mysterious and intriguing life of Mata Hari, one of history's most famous and enigmatic spies. Her story is one of glamour, intrigue, and ultimately tragedy, set against the backdrop of World War I. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Dec 28, 20245 minEp. 202

#202 A Sibirian Dog goes to Space

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore an event that captured the imagination of the world and marked a significant milestone in space exploration—the story of Laika, the Siberian dog who became the first living being to orbit the Earth. Her journey symbolized humanity's ambitions in space exploration, but it also raised ethical questions about the treatment of animals. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=c...

Dec 26, 20246 minEp. 201

#201 The Discovery of X-Rays

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we explore a revolutionary scientific breakthrough that changed medicine, science, and technology forever—the discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. This remarkable moment in history demonstrated how curiosity and persistence can illuminate the unseen. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link...

Dec 24, 20245 minEp. 200

#200 The Night of Broken Glass

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll examine one of the darkest moments in modern German history: the events of the so-called Reichskristallnacht, or Night of Broken Glass, which took place on November 9th and 10th, 1938. This pogrom marked a critical escalation in the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews and is widely seen as a precursor to the Holocaust. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&...

Dec 22, 20245 minEp. 199